Hello, all! Here is your assignment for LOL, Part 2 (you have until Wednesday, 7/27 to post):In these chapters, Phillips discusses Lincoln's character and the impact it had on his leadership. I have to say, there were quite a few statements that made me realize I could be doing a better job as a leader at home, at work, and at school (I am a student, too). If only I could wiggle my nose like Bewitched and make it all better! Well, the journey is what makes it better...and is TRULY the reward!
So what I want to know from you is what is one statement that really got you thinking, that really made you step back and say, "Man, that is so true!" Why did it have such an impact on you? How will you use it for the future?
In addition, what are three words you found that you did not know...and what are their definitions? Remember, they should be brief!
Lastly, find an example for both of these: a sentence (or group of sentences) that utilized a syntactic structure from our list, as well as a sentence that was an example of figurative language. For both, state the tool, its definition, the sentence from the book, and the page number you found it.
I also need you to do me a favor (this is the extra credit part of this assignment)! I want you to reach out to someone who has NOT posted to our blog that you KNOW is signed up for AP Language. Call, text or email them...and encourage them to hop on our AP bus QUICKLY! If they reference you in their post, it will be bonus points for them and you.
SMILE :o) I know many of you are going on vacation, but you still need to keep up with your reading and posts. By Wednesday, I will be posting questions for WTDS (pgs. 152-262), so be ready!
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1. In Part 2 of Lincoln on Leadership the particular statement that stood out from the crowd and I found the most appealing was “Be a Master of Paradox.” Abraham Lincoln was a father figure to many people and still continues to be one. He was a unique individual and at the same time a leader who embodied one of the most essential skills for all leaders; and that is to be- paradoxical. He was a great model of consistency, but also uncommonly flexible; someone who would not limit himself to anything. Like he once stated, “My policy is to have no policy. I shall not surrender this game without leaving any available card unplayed.” Immediately after having read these precise words, I thought to myself, “Hmm, interesting. This is a remarkable point that Lincoln is making here.” From my perspective I believe that any leader who may want to reach success needs to truly master the art of paradox. You must be in it to win it. Whether it means to overcome any encumbrance, finish up a pending objective, or deal with the opponent; one must be in it to succeed. And winning means to be a master of contradiction. Like Lincoln was, as we can see here from some of his paradoxes: He was charismatic yet unassuming, He was trusting and compassionate, yet could also be demanding and tough, and last but not least He was a risk taker and innovative, yet patient and calculating. Lincoln was always ready to handle difficult situations and take any necessary type of approach that would be required. And that’s something leaders of today need to learn- to be ready at any time of the day to take any approach that may be required to solve the issue. Like what it means to win; and to accomplish the success you must sometimes do what others don’t expect. In order to catch the opponent off guard, you have to trick them into thinking something else that in reality isn’t true. Like they say, “Those that win act as if they can’t…until it’s the right time to move.” And now I personally believe that having comprehended the meaning behind this statement of mastering paradox will be able to serve me in many ways for my future. This lesson can most probably be used in my future like- throughout my years of college, in any future jobs I may have, or simply in my day to day life. I’m sure it’ll help me on how to properly handle, take care of, and solve any obstacle I may encounter.
2. Three Previously Unknown Vocabulary Words:
Trifling: of very little importance, trivial, insignificant.
Ruffian: a tough, lawless person, roughneck, bully.
Unfettered: to free from restraint, liberate.
3. Syntactic Structure: Asyndeton: The omission of conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses. Pg.66- “But every man of courage must, sooner or later, deal with unjust criticism.
Figurative Language: Metonymy: A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated. Pg. 71- “I would give the statements as you have here, without the pepper and salt.”
1)"It is the sole responsibility of the leader to instill these values by constant preaching and persuasion. It is the leader's role to lift followers out of their everyday selves up to a higher level of awareness, motivation, and commitment." This quote found on page 53 impacted me because it makes me realize that leading a group doesn't mean you have to withhold a dictatorship in order to "get the job done", it means to bring out the best of your subordinates in order to surpass your goals. I will use this lesson in the future when teaching others new things.
2) Three words I didn't understand:
-scrawl: to write erratically
-clemency: forgiveness
-wanton: extravagant; lustful
3) On page 63, the author uses a periodic sentence (a long and frequently involved sentence, marked by suspended syntax, in which the sense is not completed until the final work-usually with an emphatic climax) by stating " With malice toward none; and with charity for all; with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds. to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves, and with all nations."
On page 59, the author demonstrates personification (a figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstraction is endowed with human qualities or abilities) by stating "...and referred to them as his 'leg cases', 'running itch', or 'vulnerable heels." An itch can't run, therefore giving it human like qualities.
1. I am in the stage of my life where I am beginning to wonder who my friends and foes are. For a while now I have been struggling to find the characteristics you must have to belong under the friend category, and the foe category. Everyone around me seems to be involved in something they shouldn’t be, but who am I to say that that makes them a bad person, automatically moving them under ‘foe’, they are my friends, I know they are. In Part II of Lincoln on Leadership Phillips writes that “Lincoln always did the right thing, or at least he attempted to do so.” Isn’t that what we’re all trying to do? I know I am, but Phillips also writes “He simply did not deal with people he knew to be dishonest.” Am I doing the wrong thing by dealing with these dishonest people? Yes. Lincoln said “Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when goes wrong.” After reading this I was very happy for one; I had one questioned answered on my homework, and two; it’s time to stand right with the people who are right. Everyone tells you that your friends and the people you surround yourself with can mold you, but no one says it like Abe Lincoln.
2. Previously unknown words
-Moniker: a name.
-Paradox: a self-contradictory, absurd propistion that in reality expresses a possible truth.
-Populace: The people living in a particular country or area.
3. -Syntatic structure: Parallelism: The similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses. : ”You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time. But you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.” Pg.57
-figurative language: Metaphor: A figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something important in common. : “He would help others climb the ladder of success with patience, trust and respect. Pg. 54
1.¨Avoid major conflict in the form of quarrels and arguments. You simply don´t have time for it.´´ (page 82,84) This principle of Abraham Lincoln really got me thinking because it is true. Why in the world would we be always fighting and screaming if it never seems to lead anywhere, but just people being upset and not talking to each other. In the end, whatever they were fighting about did not get resolved. I think it is better to ignore it if it is not important and discuss it nicely if it is important. This had such an impact on me because my family is always quarreling day and night, night and day. They fight about any little thing, if there is a speck on the floor or a bug on the wall, it is insane! I would use this in the future by cooling off before saying what I want to say to a person. Screaming does not allow anyone to even listen to what you are saying and then the other person yells to be louder than you, so that is out of the picture for me. I will do just like Abraham Lincoln, I will write a letter expressing all my feelings and I will not send it. This is the best solution because you take out all the anger from inside you and then you are able to talk to the person you are angry with in a decent manner.
2. espoused- verb. to make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause.
vocation- noun. a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling.
unfettered- verb. to free from restraint; liberate.
3. antithesis- opposition; contrast. Ex. "there are myths which displace truth and there are myths which give wings to truth." (page 52)
personification- the attribution of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions. Ex. the store winked out. (page 51)
1. "Moreover, he understood that to actively engage in slander and malicious dealings would simply eat up far too much of his time, which he used in securing positive end results rather than negative ones." Starting Chapter 5 with Never Act Out of Vengeance or Spite, i have already liked the title because I'm a firm believer of doing rash decisions when you are mad. But instead Phillips well put that sentence so eloquently no body could have said it better. Why would anyone want to waste their time on negative dealings when you can take care off or pay attention to positive things in life. He was elected president in tough times why would he waste his time fixing bad things when he needs to be focusing and improving in the good things. If I ever had to be in Lincoln's shoes I would follow that advice right there, if I'm in a tough position and people are just talking nonsense well focus on the good things. It made an impact to me because it's so true I can't stop agreeing because it's definitely true don't ever waste your time on the negative but rather focus on the positive.
2. Espoused - adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life)
Wrested - forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp.
Colloquial - of language used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary
3.Syntactic Structure:
Conjunction - the part of speech (or word class) that serves to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. Example: Lincoln constantly shared, stressed and reemphasized the two most fundamental values that, over the years, have mobilized Americans: "the pursuit of liberty" and "equality" Page# 53
Figurative Language:
Paradox - A paradox is a seemingly true statement or group of statements that lead to a contradiction or a situation which seems to defy logic or intuition. Example: For instance, he tended to be strikingly flexible while at the same time a model of consistency. Page 77
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1. "Don't surrender the game leaving any available card unplayed." (page 78,84) I get tired of people saying the same old thing of how they tried their best, but they just couldn't do it and yet they had many options they could take in order to succeed. For example, a lazy student in the classroom says that he tries to get an A, but he ends up getting an F and says he did everything. In class he works super hard, but who knows what he does at home when no one is watching him. He did not play the card of doing homework and studying at home, so he surrendered the game before playing all the cards available. I believe that we all surrender the game way too fast and do not fight to succeed in any way possible, even if it is hard to do. On the other hand, there are very few people that are like Abraham Lincoln and this is where this statement had a big impact on me because I am one of those few people that play all the cards available before surrendering the game. I love to succeed in something that I believe is very important to me. I will continue to use this in the future by continuing high school and do as many things as possible that will catch the college board's attention when they see my transcript. I will also do this in college and in my job. I will play all the available cards in the game before surrendering.
2. purported- verb. to present, especially deliberately, the appearance of being; profess or claim, often falsely.
unblemished- adj. to not destroy or diminish the perfection of.
resurrected- verb. to raise from the dead; bring to life again.
3. parallelism- the repetition of a syntactic construction in successive sentences for rhetorical effect. Ex. Part of the Lincoln myth is that Abraham Lincoln was fair, trustworthy, sincere, straightforward, of sound moral [rinciple and, like George Washington truthful. (page 51)
metaphor- a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance. Ex. All men were created equal in Lincoln's eyes, and the nation was formed by the founding fathers so that any tyrant who might "reappear in this fair land and commence their vocation...should find left for them at least one hard nut to crack." (page 53)
Extra Credit: reference to Jennifer Amador.
1) A statement that really got me thinking was page 34 "If you stay in touch with the people wh comprise the foundation, you're most likely to gain an advantage thats helps you to win the war against stiff competition." It impactd me because when you have to interact with the people that you work with and it's a very important assignment or work, they will understand you and respect you more if they understood you personally.
2)consolingly: comfortingly
abrasive: overly aggressive
fortication: act of strengthening.
3. Allegory: extending a metaphor so that objects, persons and actions in a text are equated with meaning that lie outside the text. "The overzealous secretary of state hen sent the president a chastising memorandum that outlined what he felt the policy should be toward the South."
1 “It often requires more courage to dare to do the right thing than to fear to do wrong,” he once said. “He who has the right needs not to fear.” Pg.73 In this quote shows that more courage is needed to do the right thing. If you fight for what you believe in and have self-confidence and stamina like Lincoln did, then nothing can hold you back not even fear. That is something I have to learn. I have to learn not to give in to my own insecurities and fears but have courage to do the right things at all times.
2 unequivocally-having only one possible meaning or interpretation
Antagonism-expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
Libeled-make a false statement about
3 Syntactic Structure:
Ambiguity
- The presence of two or more possible meanings in any passage. Pg. 68
It is the people's business -the election is in their hands. If they turn their backs to the fire, and get scorched in the rear, they'll find they have to sit on the blister.
Figurative Language:
Metaphor
- A figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something important in common Pg. 71
In politics, every man must skin his own skunk.
1. The quote that really stuck to me was "Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong." People always make bad decisions that can affect you. People change and they may be heading in the wrong direction but you can't follow them. You have to get away from them which will make your life better. I use to have a friend that was amazing, trustworthy, and sweet but then she started getting into trouble which made me realize that that wasn't the best thing for me so I had to stop talking to her. I can use this quote in my future because if I'm with the right people I can succeed in life and have a positive aspect but hanging around with the wrong people can take you nowhere and that's the mistake some people make.
2. -Hindrance: n. an impeding, stopping, preventing
-Cajole: v. to persuade by flattery or promises
-Liaison: n. contact or connection maintained by communications between units of the armed forces
3. -Conjunction: the part of speech that serves to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. (Pg. 34) "Plain common sense, a kindly disposition, a straight forward purpose, and a shrewd perception of the ins and outs of poor human nature, have enabled him to master difficulties which would have swamped any other man."
-Simile: a figure or speech in which two fundamentally unlike things are explicitly compared, usually in a phrase introduced by "like" or "as." (Pg. 35) "Now, England and America are like those bulldogs."
Extra Credit: Anitra Williams
1. “Lincoln realized this fact of life and was prepared for it, as every leader should be.” What fact is Phillips referring to in the previous quote? One of the adverse side effects that comes with being a leader: the almost absolute possibility of having to endure harsh criticism and personal attacks on one’s honor. It is very true that when one pursues a leadership position, whether in the mighty politics or in student government, they are competing, not just against others wanting that same position, but against the public’s scrutiny. As Lincoln cleverly puts it, for one spot “...there are twenty applicants, and of these I must take nineteen enemies.” This remark struck me the most. If I am willing to rise above all odds to succeed in school and my career, then I must also be willing to accept that not everyone will applaud me along the way. Envy and jealousy can be evoked in anyone, and they surely may progress from feelings to actions, such as slander and libel. I’ve always thought to myself that all people are unconditional “good sports”, but this chapter of Lincoln’s life and personal past experiences have proved that belief to be fallacious. One has to deal with the envious attacks from others, but also put a stop to the those that cause damage to one’s life. I want to become a leader in my chosen career, so carrying these pieces of advice with me will be of much value when it comes to dealing with the inevitable side effects of leadership.
2. Three new words:
-assailed: to attack vigorously with words or actions
-imputed: attributed
-belligerent: hostile or aggressive
3. Syntax and Figurative Language:
a. Parallelism: the similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses.
Example: “If the leader is petty, the subordinates will be petty.” (pg.62)
b. Extended Metaphor: a comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem.
Example: “The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep’s throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as a liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty, especially as the sheep is a black one.” (pgs.69-70)
•The one statement that stood out to me a lot was “Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong”. This statement stood out to me more than the others because of my own personal life experiences. Back when high school was just beginning, I found myself in that awkward stage of life in which one clings on to their middle school friends for dear (social) life. The problem came when those friends began to go down certain, potentially dangerous paths. Although I had been friends with those people for years, I wasn’t attracted to the lifestyle they were living and I regrettably found myself having to put distance between us. I feel as though that was exactly what Lincoln was trying to convey when he said that statement; when your acquaintances choose negative behaviors, it’s best to just let them be.
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Moniker: A name or nickname
Espoused: To express support for
Unfettered: Not controlled or restricted
•Syntactic Structure:
Conjunction – is the part of speech (or word class) that serves to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. Example: Lincoln constantly shared, stressed and reemphasized the two most fundamental values that, over the years, have mobilized Americans: "the pursuit of liberty" and "equality" is on Pg 53
•Figurative Language:
Metaphor a figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things. On pg 71
“in politics, every man must skin his own skunk”.
1. Lincoln said “The probability that you may fail in the struggle ought not to deter you from the support of a cause you believe to be just.” This statement had a large impact on me because as human beings we tend to shy away from standing up for what we think is right when the majority of the crowd doesn’t believe the same. Lincoln is a great inspiration of defying the odds and acting like no other president had done before him. He continually was consistent in what he thought was right instead of taking the safe route and preserving what he had left of the Union. In the future I will remember this when I believe strongly in something but fear the criticism of others and what might become of the result if my idea or other action is unsuccessful.
2. Moniker- somebody’s name or nickname
Unfettered- not restricted or subject to limits
Clemency- showing mercy or leniency
3. A. Syntactical Structure- Antecedent: The noun or noun phrase referred to by a pronoun. Example: “Even though he had some detractors, Lincoln attained success, admiration, and a positive image by maintaining his integrity and honesty.” Pg 56
Figurative Language- Metonym: figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated. Example in reference to the bank running out of money , Lincoln says “ the store winked out” Pg. 51
1. Something that really shook me and caught my attention was a statement on page 26, “Remember, everyone likes a compliment.” Something that we forget in our everyday lives is to tell someone quickly “Hey you look nice today.” Or even, “Hey, great to see you.” A few simple words like that can make someone’s day or even make their week. Sometimes we’re too wrapped up in ourselves or our own busy schedule to give a fraction of our time to someone else.
2. Fortifications- Strengthening
Overzealous- Too zealous
Intuitively- Perceiving by intuition
3. Metaphor- “Take public opinion baths” (pg.26)
Loose sentence- “Recent studies in the field of leadership recognize and stress the need for building strong interpersonal relationships and bonds” (pg.27)
Metaphor-a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance.
Loose sentence- A sentence that does not end with the completion of its main clause, but continues with one or more subordinate clauses or other modifiers.
1."Let minor differences, and personal preferences, if there be such; go to the winds. Lincoln's statement had such a great impact on me because I could of avoided a dispute I had with a friend if I only I understood this statement back then. Now a friendship was lost just because of our personal preferences was different in our argument. The way I would use this in the future is to accept or let things be between a person's differences and personal preference with mines.
2.3 words I didn't know???
-tightrope: A rope or wire stretched tightly high above the ground, on which acrobats perform feats of balancing
-stovepipe: The pipe taking the smoke and gases from a stove up through a roof or to a chimney.
-refuting: Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
3. Figurative Language:
Simile: A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by employing the words "like", "as", or "than.
Ex: At times it will seem like walking a delicate tightrope.
(pg.83)
Syntactic Structure:
Parallelism: the repetition of a syntactic construction in successive sentences for rhetorical effect.
Ex: Throughout much of his life, Lincoln was the object of jealously, envy, and malice.
1. One statement that really got me thinking was on page 61, and read:
If people, whether business associates or subordinates, realize that a leader is not given to spite and pettiness, they will be more willing to openly seek him out.
This statement appealed to me for the reason that it can be applied to many different situations and levels, from parents to presidents. For instance, competitive companies must take risks. There is no way around that. However, subordinates and business partners feel better taking these risks when they know that as long as their intentions and actions are well intentioned and logical , they will be understood, rather than harshly punished if the result of their actions is not what it should. when it comes to parenting, sons will feel more comfortable if they know that the parent will not punish them for their actions or belief just to punish, but rather will listen to their concern or comments with an open mind and a desire to help instead of hurt. If not for this moral ideal Lincoln possessed, he would never have been able to reunite the United States of America due to fear that Lincoln would execute those who rebelled in an act of vengeance or example to others.
2. fettered: no restraints
improprieties: not showing honesty
sentinel: soldier or guard
3.Syntactic
Antecedent: The noun or noun phrase referred to by a pronoun.
At one point during the war, Lincoln was forced by his cabinet to confront the realization that many people thought to be union patriots were actually spies providing key information to the confederacy. Pg 55
Figurative language personification: applying human qualities to nonhuman ideas, animals, or objects.
Lincoln would also become disdainful and enraged whenever dishonesty, in whatever form, reared its head. Pg 54
1. “Take time and think well upon this subject. Nothing valuable can be lost by taking time.” (Phillips 76). This is something that not many people do. People do not think about they’re course of action and the different outcomes that may result from said actions. By taking your time to think about what you are going to do you can weigh the pros and cons of your decision instead of having to face an unexpected outcome. I always see individuals my age receiving horrible outcomes simply because they did not think things through, such as when they cheat or start taking drugs. I must always think about my actions if I am to receive the positive outcomes that I desire.
2. Wanton: without regard for what is right, just, or humane
Amiability: friendly
Censure: strong expression of disapproval
3. Coordination: The grammatical connection of two or more ideas to give them equal emphasis and importance.
All human beings have their weaknesses, but not all of us realize them, come to grips with them, or offset their negative impact. (Phillips 80)
Simile: A figure of speech in which two fundamentally unlike things are explicitly compared, usually in a phrase introduced by "like" or "as."
The governor is like the boy I saw once at the launching of a ship. (Phillips 72)
I have to say I found various statements that really WOW-ed me!!!
Made me stop and think " It could'nt be anymare truthful. " DO the very best you know how- the very best you can-and keep doing it until the end." People always get caught up in the idea that they have to kill themselves trying to reach the most unbelievable work, or performance to impresss or to please others. It's not supposed to be like that. In everything we do, theres limits. We have our the ability to do our best. Doesnt really mean we should loose our minds just beacuase we're concerened about what our bosses, teachers, parents ect. request of us. We strive at our bests and only to where we can and hope to God it'll suffice. I have personally tried to try to go beyond my best to reach my parents satisfaction as well as my youth leaders at church. But man... it's not me. I have learned to from now on just give it all I CAN. GIVING UP the idea of going crazy for others.
3 words i didnt know:
* palpable= capable of being touched or felt; tangible
* Forfeit= a fine; penalty.
* warlike; given to waging war.
figurative language example: "In politics, every man must skin his own skunk."
pg.71
I'n Lincoln's principles he states " Have malice toward none and charity for all." This quote relates to me because I feel as though it is very much me. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not the type to be mean to people. But everyone also should know the love that I have for helping others I have a passion for helping other. That is why I feel as though this quote is extraordinary made for me.
Words to know:
Grandeur: great important
Synonym: fame & glory
Unequivocal: definite, positive
Synonym: absolute & apparent
Conveniently: appropriate and useful
Synonym: acceptable &
Decent
Paradox: is a statement that contradicts itself. Found on page 79 " he was charismatic yet assuming."
1. "It would not hurt you mich if, once in a while, you could manage to let things slip." This quote made an impact on me while reading the novel because of the fact that I never let anything slip away. For example, once someone has done something wrong towards me I can not just forget about it and more on. The thought of them once doing me wrong will always be with me. Because of this quote I had to take a second to myself and really ask myself if not letting anything slip really doing anyone right. Maybe if once in a while I let things slip, my life and the people involved won't have to suffer so much.
2.
-Assailed: to attack vigorously with words and actions
-Unblemished: to not destroy or deminish the perfection of
-Cajole: tp persuade by flattering or promises
3. Syntactic Structure:
- Parrelism: The similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses.
"If the leader is petty, the subordinates will be petty. But if the leader is encourageing, optimistic, and couteous, then the vast majority of the workers in the organization will be as well."
-Metaphor: A figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between twounlike things that actually have something important in common.
"In politics, every man must skin his own skunk."
1. The statement that really got me thinking was “Stand with anybody who stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.” I made me think of a situation last year that I didn’t agree with some one and I didn’t support them and it cost me our friendship. But I don’t regret what I didn’t because I knew the person was doing something wrong. I have already used it as you can see and I will keep using it in the future when something similar like this happens again.
2. Three words I did not know:
Vindictiveness- Disposed to seek revenge
Imputed- stimated to have a certain cash value
Omniscient- having complete or unlimited knowledg
3. Syntactic Structure: Conjunction- the part of speech that serves to connect word, phrases, clauses, or sentences. Example from the book: Myth in this case has become reality in page 52. Figurative Language: Alliteration- the repetition of an initial consonant sound. Example from the book: founding fathers page 53.
Reference to Venice Villalobos
1. The statement that really hit me was “In any future great national trial, compared with the men of this, as bad and as good”. Lincoln was criticized for everything he did just like Obama and many of us. In high school we’re criticized for anything really its like war but also is life. Lincoln wanted to free salves and he was criticized for wanting African Americans to have the same rights as white people. It shows to me that everyone is actually jealous because no one could do what he done. No one can take that fame or honesty he had because that was him. The way I would use this is by knowing that everyone was criticized and it mature them in some way or other. No matter what we do we can’t always make someone happy just like what our president did. Obama made so many promises but he couldn’t make them happen.
2. Grotesque: odd or unnatural in shape
Bespattered: splash by water
3. Flashback: an event that happened before. Example (pg.72) “Back in the days when I performed my part as a keel boatman, I made the acquaintance of a trifling little steamboat which used to bustle and puff and wheeze about in the Sangamon River.
Simile: comparing using like or as. Example (pg.72) “The governor is like the boy I saw once at the launching of a ship.”
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